Random Acts of Kindness

So, I love to watch the Food Network, and this weekend Ina (of the show _Barefoot Contessa_) was testing a recipe, but was at home alone and would not be able to eat the whole meal, so instead, she called a friend to ask if she could use a cooked three course dinner for her family that evening. Her friend was surprised and very pleased (who wouldn't be?!?), and I was struck at just how out of the ordinary it is that something like that happens to us in our daily lives. (Yes, I know this was likely staged for the sake of the show, but stay with me, here.)

Inspiration struck me yesterday morning in the Starbucks drive-through and I spent the rest of the day thinking about it. What if we all practiced random acts of kindness - maybe just commit to one each day - what kind of impact would that make?

You know how it makes you feel when you do something unexpected and thoughtful for another person, expecting nothing in return? At least for me, it is a feeling not replicated by anything else in life. But, somehow, in the busyness of life, I often overlook the opportunities all around me to make someone's day.

A few days ago, this news story played on our local station, and it struck me, too.



This lady went to great lengths to find the owner of this camera, and did it all not expecting anything in return, much less news coverage.

Won't you join me in "paying it forward"? As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm going to take time each day to make someone's day (preferably a complete stranger).

If you're stumped for ideas, visit actsofkindness.org and go make a difference! :)

And we have success...

I can cross one thing off my 'to do' list after we moved, today we found a great pediatrician!! Saw him to get a couple of vaccinations the local school districts require for registration. (Believe it or not, Bri actually giggled nervously through both shots!) I thought the doctor was great, and he even told me that he could recommend the pediatric dentist he takes his kids to here. (Maybe even two things can get crossed off??)

It is nice to have something go smoothly - and on the first try. Just thought I'd report - I needed a boost today, and I think this was it. :) Oh, and yesterday, my long awaited Dyson arrived!! I've never been so excited to vacuum - ever. It's the little things...

Hopefully you are finding little things to revel in this week!